Who should replace Weston McKennie?
CM/CAM/RMJuventus · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitWeston McKennie's profile ↗
Weston McKennie is a central midfielder/attacking midfielder for Juventus in Serie A, with 36 appearances, 5 goals, and 5 assists in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for McKennie, Florian Sotoca from RC Lens offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 88/100, while Mario Pašalić from Atalanta also presents a solid option with a fit score of 86/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mario Pašalićsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 31 | €6.2m | 97 | 86 |
| 2 | Florian Sotocasimilar↗ | RC Lens | 36 | €1.3m | 94 | 88 |
| 3 | Dani Olmosimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 28 | €58m | 94 | 82 |
| 4 | Leon Goretzkasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 31 | €11m | 93 | 83 |
| 5 | Ryan Merlensimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 24 | €1.0m | 93 | 86 |
| 6 | Enzo Fernándezsimilar↗ | Chelsea | 25 | €87m | 93 | 84 |
| 7 | Giuliano Simeonesimilar↗ | Atlético Madrid | 24 | €44m | 93 | 83 |
| 8 | Christoph Baumgartnersimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 27 | €42m | 93 | 85 |
| 9 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 32 | €4.5m | 92 | 85 |
| 10 | Amad Diallosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 24 | €44m | 92 | 84 |
| 11 | Abdou Harrouisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 28 | €1.6m | 92 | 84 |
| 12 | Anthony Cacisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 29 | €6.8m | 92 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Weston McKennie
≈ 100% Weston McKennie · strong: xG + xA, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Aerial duels won /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Weston McKennie · strong: Aerial duels won, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Weston McKennie · strong: Shots, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, xG + xA /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Weston McKennie?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Mario Pašalić (Atalanta) does the closest job to Weston McKennie, at 97/100 on profile. Florian Sotoca and Dani Olmo follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Weston McKennie?
Yes — Ryan Merlen (Sint-Truidense VV) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.0m, a 86/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Weston McKennie?
Doppel learns Weston McKennie's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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